1957 AC Ace vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, both 1957 AC Ace and 1957 Vauxhall Victor were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 86 kg more than 1957 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Ace | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | AC | Vauxhall |
Model | Ace | Victor |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |